New York Fashion week is over and somehow, despite the constant snow and impending frost bite, the beauty gurus backstage churned out some seriously lust worthy styles that almost (almost) makes me want to fast forward to next Fall.

The trend we spotted literally everywhere was the pony -- specifically, the low pony. Whether you like it side parted and sleek like the models at Vivienne Tam and Band of Outsiders, or minimal and middle-parted like at Derek Lam, Victoria Beckhma, Hugo Boss and Honor (you know, just to name a few), the low pony was everywhere.

But here's the thing: Not only is this trend majorly chic (and wearable now, unlike the clothing seen during the week of shows), it's also a workout favorite. That's right: This beauty trend also has serious fitness benefits. Charles Baker Strahan, a celebrity stylist for Herbal Essences, explains why it works for the gym so well: "Because the weight of your hair makes a high or medium-high pony fall, and if you put it lower, it's less stress on the strands, which will in turn stop any breakage.

To get the straight-off-the-runway style, we turned to Didier Malige of Art Partner, who created the looks at Reem Acra's glittery, gleaming Fall 2014 show. While Malige added extensions to the models' ponytails at the show, we recommend skipping 'em in favor of keeping things basic. Run a one-inch flatiron over the ends of strands to create that straight, neat line AFTER you've finished styling.

Didier suggests starting off with dry, clean hair -- even though the end result had that wet-finish look we've been seeing everywhere -- and creating a deep side part on whichever flatters your face more. (Totes your call.) Spritz a detangling shine spray from roots to tip (we're big fans of Rene Furterer Fiorvanti Shine Enhancing No Rinse, then brush tightly and neatly into a low ponytail at the base of your neck, securing with a clear elastic.

Pin any excess flyaways or bumps down with bobby pins. Try using the Goody Colour Collection, which will make your own hair color and make fixes practically invisible.

Now the only question is: Should we wear this to the gym or to the office or to our hot date tonight?